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LUXURY CARS

A long, long way from the Contessa
Luxury cars constitute hardly one per cent of the passenger car segment in India, but global auto majors are keeping a hawk's eye on this market, which could see many new launches in the next two years. More

Where Bachchan relaxes between takes
Amitabh Bachchan was so happy with the medium-range bus Dilip Chhabria custom-built for him at a cost of Rs 45 lakh, that he has given a repeat order, this time for son Abhishek. More

In neutral gear
The passion for fancy accessories in cars is yet to pick up in India, and most luxury car owners are content with good audio systems and mats! More

Hot deals, hot wheels
Today the image of the corporate lawyer has changed... and to project a successful image, a luxury car is essential. More

Ambassadors and spying... a mismatch!
When our film stars, cricketers and tennis stars drive and endorse luxury cars, why deny those flashy vehicles to our netas or RAW agents? More

Comfort & safety
For those who think that an airbag is a backrest pillow for drivers with spondylosis, here is some de-mystification. Airbags Airbags are supplemental safety restraint systems developed for increased protection ... More

No raised voices here
Walk into one of the two Mercedes-Benz showrooms in Chennai, and you are struck by how quiet it is. No annoying Kenny G music, no eager salesmen, no raised voices, and no loud colours, either. Designed in strict conformity with the global ... More

Romancing cars
From winning the Himalayan Rally to just driving outdoors, Farah Vakil has experienced it all... and has loved it too. More

The Merc is a class apart...
There are many ads to woo luxury car buyers, but the Merc holds its own. More

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